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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
2
The P W A allotment of 228600.90 dollars is approved for Fredericksburg, signaling broad benefits for Gillespie County and the Hill Country. The grant places Fredericksburg permanently on Texas's map and promises development for local citizens as the project advances.
Mr. Max Staudt made a business trip to San Antonio last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. O A Fisher and son of San Antonio spent the week end with Mrs. Adolph Fisher. Mr. Max Siebert of San Antonio spent Sunday with his wife and son visiting in the Alb Jordan home during the summer months.
Local meeting adopts a resolution seeking Gillespie County’s inclusion in the drought area. Senators Connally and Sheppard, Congressman R. & Thomason, and State Agriculture Commissioner J E McDonald pledge support. Officials forward conditions to Phil Murphy of AAA for emergency relief and relief action.
Community meetings are listed with dates and locations. The schedule covers Doss Onion Creek Squaw Creek on June 29. Morris Ranch Wolf Creek Pedernales Tivydale Hayden White Oak Bear Creek on July 2. Eckert July 3. Harper July 5. Stonewall July 6. Fredericksburg July 7. Rhein gold July 9. Luckenbach July 10. Cherry Mountain July 11. H Grote County Agent.
Born to Mr and Mrs J B Wieser a daughter. Congratulations. Mrs Selma Gilbert and daughter Shirley Ann left for Beeville to visit with Mr and Mrs Arno Gold.
Rev and Mrs W Flachmeier and their daughters attended the funeral of the late Wm Pfennig in Pflugerville on Sunday.
Kerrville on June 25 reports Harry Williams whose ranch sits along Turtle Creek found missing chickens and young ducks. He blamed raccoons but discovered a 25 pound turtle dragging a half grown chicken into the creek. Williams harpooned the sea faring thief with a pitchfork.
Stehling Electric Co offers a used electric refrigerator in excellent condition for sale. The listing emphasizes the appliance’s great condition and availability through the supplier.
Durst and Maier advertise a July clearance sale starting Saturday with unusually low prices on real good merchandise as markets rise.
An editorial urges universal free diphtheria vaccination for Gillespie County children to reduce illness and county costs. It argues vaccination lowers long term expenses, protects families, and asks trustees to mobilize families in school districts to participate. A 50 cent fee is suggested for those able to pay.
County quotas based on 1928 1933 production totals set for cotton under the Bankhead act. Each county's limit is in bales of 478 pounds, with 15 day appeal windows and tax penalties on excess production. Individual farmers must file base period records with the county committee to receive allotments and tax exemption certificates for sold bales.
Rep. Holekamp of Boerne visited Fredericksburg on Wednesday. He announced his candidacy for reelection and asked voters in the district for their support.
A bullet from a .22 caliber rifle passed through a kitchen screen and struck the frigidaire in the Edgar Kolmeier residence on South Heights at about two o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Kolmeier had recently finished in the kitchen and left moments before. The incident is described as unintentional and serves as a warning to handle firearms carefully near homes.
The piece notes Franklin D. Roosevelt praising the NRA in a letter to West Virginia. It cites NRA achievements such as increased employment and higher pay, calling the recovery notable and leading other nations, with a belief that results are permanent. The tone reflects celebration of the NRA's impact.
Washington Singer, whose father built a sewing machine, left 5 534 890 in England where he raced horses. The British estate duty on heirs runs to about two million dollars, eroding large fortunes quickly as taxes rise with estate size. The piece credits President Truman era mediation and William Green of the AFL for averting a major steel strike.
Emil Lambrecht joined the McDougal Re family of Seguin for a Sunday union gathering. The event centered on family fellowship and community ties in Seguin.
Fredericksburg residents Charles Jordan and family visited for the McDougall Reunion held Sunday at Klaemers Pecan Grove on Live Oak. The event featured a barbecue dinner and a brief program after which attendees noted the large turnout of direct descendants. Fredericksburg National Bank observes July 4, 1934 as a holiday and will be closed.
Grand Prize Beer, a Texas product, is described as the favorite beverage of Texans across the state, highlighting its popularity among local people.
The relief office notes selections will occur in early July and government camps like C C C and Tree Army will open for war veterans. Ex service men should apply at the local relief office promptly with applications on file by July 1 for a six month enlistment.
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Willms was celebrated with music by the Hilly Billy Ramblers. Over one hundred relatives and friends attended as part of a string of five Christian Wahrmund Sr. family celebrations, marking pioneer settlement in the area. The Standard extends congratulations and best wishes.
Mrs Felix Hahn and Miss Father Petermann spent the weekend with relatives. Mr and Mrs Hugo Klein of San Marcos visited in Fredericksburg on Sunday. Mrs Klein attends Southwest Texas Teachers College.
Mr and Mrs Ad Schumann and their children visited kinfolk in Kerr and Gillespie counties after spending several days in Catarina Texas. They traveled to Kendall and Gillespie areas for family connections and local sightseeing.
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